What’s something that screams ‘I’m broke, but trying to look rich’

[Booyakashaa]

Saw thing on Instagram threads, mostly Americans, would love to see what MN’ers think

Just for fun

I think…anything Michael Kors

Nothing. Judging people for the things they do or do not posses is lazy, unpleasant and entirely inaccurate. It also indicates a lack of self esteem and a need to feel superior.
I do know people, mainly women, who do this. They are not nice to be around and I avoid them.

My DP bought his new car this year by trading in his 2021 car for 23k and then using 24k to pay the difference…he does it because…he hates debt, he likes new cars with little maintenance and he keeps them looking perfect.

What's the rule if you can afford off-road parking but can't be bothered? Or if you need the car for wheelchairs or similar equipment? Do you gather all your information before judging people?

If you have an 8-10k deposit that you don't get back, yeah.

My daughters are a year apart they are 5 and 6. I nearly always have to dress them in the same outfit otherwise they argue and want what the other has on.

im not rich or trying to look rich. Thanks!!

Heaven forbid people just like M&S food...

Ha we do that! Definitely not trying to look rich.

I think the message behind the Coach, Range Rover Evoque ( pick your label) is the that the owner has some sort if money/status/cache.
Having labels is sneery in of itself. Being “proud” is not something to aspire to!
Kind shiny people don’t make it all about them.

@Booyakashaa what’s something that screams I’m mean but trying to look funny.
It’s not working op.

Not admire. But to understand that wealth and ostentatious display is unnecessary and impresses no one. And at times is vulgar.

What a depressing way to start a Friday!

Expensive cars on finance plans
Taking the kids out of school for a fortnight Sani holiday at term time prices
Luxury brand handbags that are not leather (unless you are vegan or something), especially the LV ones with the logo all over
Any fake designer goods (i mean what is the point? Plasticky poir quality fake prada bag bought in majorca...)

Of course ostentatious display is unnecessary if you have a title. I agree with you there. But I don't see any reason for anyone else to take their standard from people in a privileged position. They can afford to do as they please.

I think that's sweet and really cute! Ignore the negative generalisation..

Same, coach bag still going strong after five years, used every day for work and still looks new. Beautiful made. Tiny logo.

😂😂😂

People commenting on this thread. Seriously.
Obviously are obsessed with social status.
I feel ‘enlightened’ about most of these comments. For example, unless you feel socially inferior, who really thinks that carefully about North Face - it’s just a brand for hiking in. People aren’t trying to look rich!
I really recommend to those people commenting on this thread you might want to reflect on what you spend you time thinking about. Isn’t life too short?

I know......

Expensive car on finance when you live in a teeny house

.... and actually find that it's value for money and good quality, so there's less food waste!

Maybe it's easier to get car finance than a mortgage? Maybe some people like cars and sre less bothered about houses?
We're all different.

Audi A1

Babies in Burberry

People who buy their own clothes and bags - seems to be the new version of those awful plebs who buy their own furniture.

Surely if "true rich" is having the right amount of dirt in your suitably vintage trainers, curating that look for yourself is just as try-hard as anything else? But some of the posts here seem to suggest we should grovel to the teens in vintage clothes and their mum's flying first class in trackies, and sneer at everyone else not for trying to look rich but for getting it wrong.

Newsflash - the lower orders don't all secretly aspire to be, and fail at, being you.

This is a classic. In my region of the UK a swanky car is everything to some people. Shit house, shit everything else but brand new Range Rover or BMW essential.